Timing Chain Service/Replacement

[Jamsey1969]

I have a 3.0tdi A8 D4 2014 with 113k. I have tried to find information online regarding the timing chain. There is a lot but I can’t find anything definitive.

Do I just need to service and replace the guides and tensioner or is it best to do the chain when you are in there.

What mileage should I be looking at, is this about right or should it have been done earlier or leave it till later.

Thanks 🙂

 

 

[cliffcoggin]

I would fit a new chain while I had access, to avoid doing the job a second time at a later date. Chains stretch over time until eventually they are longer than the tensioners can accomodate.

[SootyA82014]

My A8L 2014 has 155k miles on it now. Still original chain I think. Unless you are noticing an issue dont stress about it. If you have the money to blow on getting a new chain, make sure the mechanic buys a full kit with new gaskets, tensioners, chain etc. 

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[Steve Q]

It's a big job on an A8 including engine removal 

[The Dog]

I am looking at an A8 D4 3.0TDi with 70k on - I went to Audi last week and they said that the timing chains (which are at the back of the engine) are a lifetime fit - so no maintenance necessary. Ribbed belt is 140k miles.

As said if at back of engine thats expensive if needed at all